Singapore

President Tharman says Singapore and Sweden can learn from each other on social cohesion and competitiveness, citing Sweden's egalitarian culture and startup ecosystem.

An eight-month-old abused to death by parents wasn't referred to child protection services. Hospital closed case with no concerns. Parents jailed; review panel appointed.

Singapore security robotics firm Kabam will cease operations on Nov 20, citing no reason. Customers with open cases must contact before closure.

Singapore expands Grow Well SG to secondary schools by 2028, unifies mental health services under HealthierMind SG, and tackles stigma to help youth seek support.

Europe's top clubs now earn 49% from commercial income, widening the financial gap as the richest grow faster, a study shows.

IRAS warns over 3,000 taxpayers made false employment expense claims, citing misleading tax advice circulating. Taxpayers must ensure claims are valid and substantiated.

Singapore rose to 14th in global rule of law ranking, second for absence of corruption, bucking global decline.

UOB’s award against Lippo Marina Collection rose to about $82.5 million after the High Court corrected its August judgment, adding $6.4 million in omitted interest.

Singapore is investing another $135 million in coastal protection and flood resilience research, funding better tidal gates, pumping stations, construction methods and digital monitoring tools.

Siow said free trade deals may be unfashionable, but APEC can build on RCEP, CPTPP and plurilateral arrangements, while ensuring domestic support and translating AI investment into productivity and jobs.

EnterpriseSG will commit over S$45 million over three years to help manufacturers, including SMEs, adopt ready-to-deploy AI solutions and improve productivity and competitiveness.

PM Lawrence Wong said Singapore and the UAE can deepen business and investor ties beyond government cooperation, exploring opportunities in energy, AI and defence technologies.